Longtime NPCA Division One League leaders Kenya Kongonis A believe that their dreams of clinching the 2023 Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) league title are still valid despite a weekend of decisive action.

The Nairobi Club-based outfit also has high hopes of soon being promoted to the top tier ranks when curtains finally come down on the second-tier league season.

Kongonis wrapped up its league fixtures on the summit but are left cooling their heels for days!
With an apparently insatiable appetite for success, Kongonis signed off from the 10-team division with a convincing 7-wickets victory over Stray Lions B last weekend to cling onto the top of the log.

Kongonis will nevertheless wait for the outcome of the eagerly anticipated match between third placed Ngara Sports Club A against neighbours Samaj B at Cutchi Leva ground to know their fate.

Should Ngara A emerge victorious in this match, then they tie on points with Kongonis on 46 and title chase will be down to a Run Rate difference.

In the meantime, Kongonis Captain Thomas Ojijo is keeping his fingers crossed as his teammates await the result of the Samaj vs Ngara encounter with bated breath.

He commented: “Yes, we are all eager to see if Ngara Sports Club will beat Samaj, which means that the title will go down to the run-rate difference.”

Ojijo goes on to explain that his teammates were constantly exploring the much-needed match-winning tactics and weren’t afraid to take risks in order to achieve their goals.

“All in all, I’m glad that the boys have played their hearts out throughout the season and kudos goes to them for their sacrifice and hard training. They are all agog about Sunday’s outcome.”

Whatever anyone may think, Ojijo holds the opinion that Kongonis are better placed to lift the coveted trophy, given their scintillating away record and indeed not losing any of their second leg game!

Back to Run Rate dynamics; the weekend’s scenerio might as well turn out to be a tall order for Ngara A who are seeking a comeback to super league status.

Ngara are not taking the Samaj match lightly as it holds the key to elite status. Ngara’s top order for Sunday’s match is likely to feature Vishal Shikotra, Nikul Patel and Captain Mantham Joshi.

Parth Patel, Mehul Patel, Dhyey Patel and Amitkumar Shukla are also expected to feature prominently for the run-hungry Ngara side.